LARGE MEISSEN-STYLE PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP.late 19th - early 20th century. Central figure of gallant, surrounded by male and female playing hide-and-seek, two other figures with musical instruments, atop rock base with encrusted flowers and flowing vines - 23 1/2 in. tall. Estimate $800-1,200
Purchased in Hollywood, CA, 1920s, then by descent through owner's family
Gallant: repair to arm and neck of mandolin, hairlines and old glue visible, tiny brown spot on right shoulder.
Female: thumb and forefinger missing on right hand, old glue visible.
Male: teeny tiny chips to right sleeve cuff.
Female figure w/instrument: left hand missing, right foot with repair, cracks and old glue visible.
Male figure w/instrument: both feet repaired and remodeled below calf.
Small chips to flowers throughout, no incised numbers
